US ESG regulations: how to get ready for 2026

Everything you need for seamless regulatory reporting, all in one place.

Regulation in the United States is tightening

Climate disclosure requirements are expanding across the U.S., led by state-level initiatives such as California’s SB 253 and New York’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. While initial reporting obligations begin in 2026, their impacts will extend far beyond state borders.

Companies nationwide will face growing pressure through customer requests and supplier requirements, along with rising expectations for data quality and assurance, starting with Scopes 1–2 and increasingly extending to Scope 3.

📚 Your U.S. Legislation toolbox for 2026

Guides

California SB 253: From Data to Disclosure

Carbon accounting

Blog

California SB 253 and SB 261 – Key questions answered

California Laws

Blog

New York’s GHG Reporting Program: What you need to know

Reporting frameworks

Webinar

California SB 253 & SB 261: latest updates and critical deadlines

Watch on demand

Do you also operate in the UK or the EU?

UK rules are consolidating around the ISSB standards

Sustainability reporting in the UK is shifting with the arrival of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), expected in 2026. Alongside existing SECR requirements, these new standards will strengthen comparability and push companies to formalize credible transition plans.

Structured reporting and stricter ESG controls will become the norm. Organizations can prepare by aligning with ISSB standards, publishing robust transition plans, reinforcing governance, and ensuring their SECR disclosures are consistent and accurate.

Read the guide

Measuring carbon emissions_ what UK businesses need to know blog header image

CSRD remains the defining standard

2025 brought challenges, amendments, and delays to the CSRD, and many companies saw their deadlines pushed back. But that’s no reason to slow down on non-financial data. If your organization falls under the CSRD, now is the moment to prepare.

Start your double materiality assessment, map your data owners and protocols, test your ESRS indicators, and get ready for assurance. The delays offer breathing room, not an exemption. Early action reduces costs, lowers risk, and makes your first reporting cycle far smoother.

Read the guide

Want to discuss your 2026 strategy with one of our experts?

Book a call